MANILA, Philippines—Ambassador Hilario Davide Jr., Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations, this week became the second person to receive the “Spirit of the UN” Award for his exemplary work on promoting spirituality and values in the world body, the Philippine Mission to the United Nations said in a statement
Thursday.
Davide, who became top Philippine diplomat to the United Nations in 2007, received the award in ceremonies held at the Dag Hammarksjold Auditorium at the UN Headquarters on October 20.
The first recipient in 2007 was Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury of Bangladesh for his life-long dedication to peace, human rights, and justice.
The UN-based non-government organization Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns (CSVGC), which is a committee of the Conference of NGOs in consultative status with the UN, conferred the crystal award to Davide for exemplifying the aspects of spirituality and values in his work and daily life.
In his acceptance remarks, Davide said he was accepting the award not only for himself but also for the Philippines, the Philippine Mission to the UN, and many others who have focused attention to global concerns.
The former Philippine Supreme Court chief justice said he considers the award as especially significant as it also symbolized the sacredness of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.
“Spirituality is a communion and an abiding relationship with Almighty God who, according to the Book of Wisdom, made all things by His word and established man to govern the world in holiness and justice and render judgment in integrity of heart,” the ambassador said.
On the same day that the award was conferred, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo faxed his congratulatory message and joined the Filipino nation in congratulating Davide for this milestone achievement that has made the country and the people proud.
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